Modi, Trump hold phone conversation as India-US trade deal nears finalisation

Modi calls the exchange 'warm and engaging' and said both sides would work for global peace and stability

- OUR CORRESPONDENT

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United States President Donald Trump held a phone conversation on Thursday to review the state of bilateral ties, while negotiators from both countries concluded two days of discussions aimed at finalising a long-awaited trade agreement. The call took place amid indications that New Delhi and Washington are moving closer to resolving differences that have strained economic relations in recent months.

Modi described the interaction as "warm and engaging" in a social media post. He wrote, "We reviewed the progress in our bilateral relations and discussed regional and international developments. India and the US will continue to work together for global peace, stability and prosperity." His remarks did not directly touch on trade, though officials said the subject featured prominently in the leaders' discussion.